Essex County OPP utilized Aviation Services to make an arrest on Pelee Island. January 8, 2021. (Image via Essex OPP)Essex County OPP utilized Aviation Services to make an arrest on Pelee Island. January 8, 2021. (Image via Essex OPP)
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OPP investigation leads to arrest on Pelee Island

By Ruby Sweeney
January 9, 2021 - 4:10am

The Essex County Emergency Response Team and K-9 unit were utilized to arrest one person on Pelee Island.

Police received a complaint on Thursday from a resident who was threatened, they were also notified of vehicles on the island allegedly being set on fire.

On Friday, the OPP reported Aviation Services used a helicopter to send officers and a police dog to Pelee Island, where they took one person into custody without incident.

Forensic Identification Services and the Major Crime Unit have conducted an additional investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

 

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